The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) revealed the lineup for the NKBA presents KBISNeXT Stage during KBIS Virtual in February. A cornerstone of this year’s KBIS Virtual experience and historically one of the most popular KBIS destinations, the KBISNeXT Stage delves into provocative industry topics throughout the show, February 9-12, 2021.
RectorSeal, manufacturer of quality HVAC/R and plumbing tools and accessories and a wholly-owned subsidiary of CSW Industrials, announced that Vernon Bitzer Associates will represent RectorSeal’s plumbing products in Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and Delaware. Vernon Bitzer is headquartered in Warminster, PA.
REHAU announced the promotion of Dr. Thomas Troeger from CMO to CEO of the Americas region. The regional executive board of REHAU Americas, with headquarters in Leesburg, Va., includes Dr. Thomas Troeger, chief executive officer (CEO); Theo Haast, chief financial officer (CFO); and Terry Barnaby, Head of Operations (COO).
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal recently announced Uponor North America is the 2020 Manufacturing Sustainability Award honoree recognizing the commitment to conserving water, reducing waste, improving energy efficiency and empowering labor.
Navien, manufacturer of high efficiency condensing tankless water heaters, combi-boilers and wall-hung boilers in North America, has introduced a new logo and visual identity for the brand. The updated look offers a new take on the orange and blue colors that have been a staple of the Navien brand in North America for more than 14 years.
Oatey Co. announced the acquisition of Contact Industries, S.A. de C.V., based in Guadalajara, Mexico. Contact is a leading manufacturer and distributor of products serving the plumbing markets in Mexico.
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), announced registration for the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) 2021 Virtual experience is open. This year’s event is an entirely virtual format with new opportunities for both attendees and exhibitors, including an extra day of programming.
Entries are now being accepted for the 2021 Best of KBIS Virtual Awards. Presented annually at the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), Best of KBIS is considered one of the industry’s most prestigious honors. Winners are chosen by a panel of experts and judged to be the most innovative new kitchen and bath products of the year.
Ferguson announced the acquisition of Old Dominion Supply, Inc. (“Old Dominion”), a wholesale distributor of HVAC parts and supplies in Maryland and Northern Virginia, and Atlantic Construction Fabrics, Inc. (“ACF”), a geotextile company operating along the East coast.